Monkey Norge, AKA Ugly Wards

[rickr]

WOW Darrel!! That would be so cool to have!! Vorpulator with duel lint filters...lol!!

At any rate, the Vorpulator on my machine comes off just by simply removing the plastic screw (star looking thing in the middle of the top) and then the Vorpulator simply pulls right up, off the splined shaft. The nut does not need to come off at all. I would think that these would be the same. Let me know if you have trouble getting the Vorpulator off, and let me pay you for your trouble and the shipping please. <:

That is wild that you worked at Montgomery Wards when these machines were new! I was thinking this machine would be the TOL, with the lighted panel and the rapid advance timer and all. Do you remember if that is correct?
When I overhauled the timer, I noticed the rapid advance motor was stamped JUNE 69, so you are correct when you say this model is from 1969.

 

[mickeyd]

So cool and typical that our wild poet, Darrel, has the Vorp

When you watch that thing in action especially at the extra low water levels available on some machines, what you see is so over the top, that only a word like "Vorpulator" is sufficiently apt. New to me and delighted to learn it.

Speaking of all of which in this exciting thread: We, or at least I, forget how influential Norge was. We are so often so busy with Whirlpool's Clones, we forget all the Norge-ites in the catalogs, in the Ward's stores, in the Western Auto stores. Where else?

Though one loves Norge's to death, one must admit to saying same about most brand. Ever meet a Vintage washer you didn't like something about?!

And, OF COURSE, Jet would know the real name of the Norge Giver-of-the-Wash.
Who's surprised? ;'D

 

[goatfarmer]

"Speaking of all of which in this exciting thread: We, or at least I, forget how influential Norge was. We are so often so busy with Whirlpool's Clones, we forget all the Norge-ites in the catalogs, in the Ward's stores, in the Western Auto stores. Where else? "

Years ago, I had a Norge built dryer, that was branded Ace Hardware.

 

[arrrooohhh]

YAY! Another interesting machine restored.

Just have to add my 5 cents worth and tell you that this is a really lovely looking machine, and I am so glad you restored it! I love the rapid advance timer.

Any video's would be great too.

 

[rickr]

Thank you Ash., I do love this machine!
I do not own a video camera, otherwise I would make a video for sure. <:

 

[arrrooohhh]

Well the pics are just great so many thanks for sharing!

 

[alr2903]

Frontaloadotmy, I sure must of been snoozing, so do you remember the dryer was it touch N dry? thanks arthur

 

[mickeyd]

Hi Norgers

Ken, I never knew Ace sold large appliances, although we may have had only the smaller Ace's here. Thanks, so the Norge egg was pretty fertile, huh?

Wonder if it hatched anywhere else!?